One Piece: Pirate Warriors (ワンピース海賊無双; Wan Pīsu Kaizoku Musō, lit. "One Piece Pirates Unmatched") is the third Warriors collaboration project. The game's story and characters are based on the Japanese comic and animated series One Piece. This game is the first One Piece title to be made and sold on the PlayStation 3. It has sold 1,200,000 copies worldwide.
The game aims to personify the "comrades" and "warriors" themes in a grand adventure. The collaboration began when Shin Unozawa approached Hisashi Koinuma for a One Piece title. Eiichiro Oda, the manga creator, changed the title himself after seeing the demo movie. Producers Kouji Nakajima and Shin Unozawa aim to preserve the quality expected from a One Piece work while focusing on the events at Marineford. The game is expected to appeal to a wider audience.
The Treasure Box edition includes a visual book for this game, an original soundtrack CD, and 15 custom pins. A special Gold Edition lets players own a golden PS3 with matching One Piece themed controllers; an extra downloadable theme is included with this boxed edition. Consumers who pre-order the title can obtain two downloadable serial codes. One of them allows buyers to obtain nine Straw Hat custom themes for their PlayStation 3. The other code can be used to obtain a rare figurine in the Mobage social game, One Piece Grand Collection.
Gameplay[]
The world, character actions, facial expressions and other visual cues are being recreated as faithfully as possible. The game strives to be as real time and seamless as possible to match the comic's pacing. Colored still images from the comic will also appear throughout the game.
The game features a variety of features, including charge attack combinations, Super Techniques, and a "Comrade Strike" feature. Players can use different stances, charge multiple stocks, and change their attack methods. Quick dash/evasion, chain attacks, and dash characters are also available. Quick recoveries and special techniques can be accessed by tapping R1. Quick Time Events appear during in-game cutscenes.
The game emphasizes platforming and exploration, with camera lock-on and reset options. Players can level up their characters by collecting treasure dropped by enemies. They can customize their abilities with earned treasure coins. Online co-op and voice chat options are available. Downloadable content includes costumes based on Oda illustrations and a free "Paint Park" application for PS Vita.
Modes[]
Main Log[]
The original comic story is faithfully told in a mode with Straw Hats and fixed characters. The mode has two main phases: Adventure Stage and Warriors Stage, where players use Luffy's stretching powers to explore gimmicks.
Another Log[]
Story scenarios for the game's playable characters. Luffy is only playable after beating main log.
Challenge Mode[]
Pits the players against an endless mob as opponents. Boss characters appear within this mode to challenge the playable cast. Rankings can be posted online.
Characters[]
Straw Hat Pirates[]
- Monkey D. Luffy - playable
- Roronoa Zoro - playable
- Nami - playable
- Usopp / Sogeking - playable
- Sanji - playable
- Tony Tony Chopper - playable
- Nico Robin - playable
- Franky - playable
- Brook - playable
- Going Merry
- Thousand Sunny
Other[]
- Whitebeard - playable
- Portgas D. Ace - playable
- Zeff
- Dr. Kureha
- Nefertari Vivi
- Iceburg
- Buggy the Clown - non-playable
- Don Krieg - non-playable
- Arlong - non-playable
- Hacchan - non-playable
- Wapol - non-playable
- Lapins
- Bon Clay - non-playable
- Galdino - non-playable
- Emporio Ivankov - non-playable
- Silvers Rayleigh
Seven Warlords of the Sea[]
- Dracule Mihawk - non-playable
- Crocodile - non-playable
- Blackbeard - non-playable
- Bartholomew Kuma - non-playable
- Jimbei - playable
- Boa Hancock - playable
World Government[]
- Akainu - non-playable
- Aokiji - non-playable
- Kizaru - non-playable
- Monkey D.Garp - non-playable
- Sengoku
- Sentoumaru - non-playable
- Pacifista
- Spandam
- Rob Lucci - non-playable
- Kaku - non-playable
- Jabra - non-playable
- Blueno - non-playable
- Magellan - non-playable
- Hannyabal - non-playable
- Minotaurus - non-playable
Stages[]
- Orange Town
- Restaurant at Sea Baratie
- Arlong Park
- Drum Island
- Alabasta Kingdom
- Water Seven
- Enies Lobby
- Underwater Prison Impel Down
- Marineford
- Sabaody Archipelago
Trophies[]
Related Media[]
The game was introduced at Bandai-Namco's stage event at Tokyo Game Show 2011. It shared the stage with another One Piece game in the works, One Piece Gigant Battle 2. A pre-recorded introduction by Ikue Ōtani (Chopper) was included before the games' producers (Kouji Nakajima and Hisashi Koinuma) popped on stage for the opening act. After their preface the trademark opening song for the anime, We Are!, was performed live on stage by vocalist Hiroshi Kitadani. The following voice actors appeared on the stage: Kappei Yamaguchi (Usopp), Hiroaki Hirata (Sanji), Kazuki Yao (Franky), and Misa Watanabe (Vivi). They chatted about scenes that moved them from the series, personal issues like losing weight, and their reactions to the present fanbase. Nakajima and Koinuma returned to join the chat for the games. Kitadani ended the event by singing the opening song for the Nintendo DS One Piece game, We Go!, a remixed version of We Are!.
A trial version of this game was available at the Bandai-Namco Games and Sony Entertainment booths at Jump Festa 2012. The special One Piece stage will have Mayumi Tanaka (Luffy), Kazuya Nakai (Zoro), Kappei Yamaguchi (Usopp), and Hiroshi Kitadani appear on the 17th; Tanaka, Kazuki Yao (Franky), and Akemi Okamura (Nami) appear on the 18th. This title was the focus. Attendees of the event had a chance to win the Treasure Box edition of the game, One Piece figurines, or an original clear file for participating in the play testing.
Masahiko Saito (V Jump representative) and Kouji Nakajima appeared on Bandai-Namco Live TV to chat and promote this game for Jump Festa 2012. Saito spent the majority of his time explaining the Jump Festa event. He introduced the event's history, this year's layout, and revealed special merchandise exclusive to the event. The Bandai-Namco Games booth was introduced by showing lengthy promotional videos for the newest Dragon Ball and Naruto video game titles before they were read by one of the show's hosts; the special stages received the same treatment. Nakajima introduced the game very quickly for interested fans after showing the game's promotional trailer (same as TGS 2011) and said the miniature Luffy would appear again at Jump Festa. Since he didn't talk about the miniature character at the event, his comment likely alluded at his cosplay of Luffy whilst carrying a Chopper doll.
Players who are interested in the title can play the game early in Japan in the game's series of store front meetings. They will occur at the end of January until the start of March at various outlets and locations. During one of these store front meetings, a stage event was presented for the media for commentary and gameplay footage. Serina from SDN48 cosplayed as Boa Hancock whilst on stage. Koinuma, Nakajima, and three of the series' voice actors will also be attending a radio show called BN Fes! Radio to advertise the game. One Piece Kaizoku Musou is also one of the games being featured in Game Fan Atsumare! GAME FAN IN FUKUOKA with Hiroaki Hirata (Sanji) appearing as a special guest.
Consumers who reserve the game from Seven-Eleven outlets in Japan can obtain a Luffy figurine with their purchase. Fans who purchase the first March issue of V Jump can obtain four bonuses to tie in with this game. They can obtain a downloadable serial code for another figure in Grand Collection and another custom PS3 theme, a One Piece Very Much IC card that is compatible with DCD, and an illustrated poster.
External Links[]
- Official Japanese website
- Official European website
- PlayStation Japan description, Treasure Box description, Gold Edition description
- Play.Community survey "Which Straw Hat are you looking forward to playing?", Play.Community gameplay video by producer
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